Founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Indian Premier League (IPL). On Friday, March 22, the Indian Premier League is scheduled to begin. Season will undoubtedly be exciting. There will be a number of elite players who missed the competition the previous season. From the perspective of the Indian team, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer have returned to the franchise league following their respective forced injury absences from the previous season.

Mitchell Starc, who hasn’t played in the Indian Premier League since 2015, will also be back in the 2024 edition of the league. During the Kolkata Knight Riders intrasquad game, the sprinting Australian pacer struck some thunderbolts. He will undoubtedly be one of the main draws this season.

On Friday, March 22, the Indian Premier League will begin with a match between the Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The tournament’s first double header, PKR vs. SRH and PBKS vs. DC, is scheduled for March 23.

IPL 2024 MATCH VENUES
There will be IPL 2024 matches all over India. This season, there won’t be any games in Mohali or New Delhi. Matches will be held at the Mullanpur Stadium in Chandigarh and Vizag instead of the Arun Jaitley Stadium and IS Bindra Stadium.

Here are the venues for Indian Premier League this season
Chennai, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Vizag, Mumbai

IPL 2024 TEAMS
There are 10 teams will be playing for the Indian Premier League Trophy.
Here are the teams that compete for IPL Trophy

Chennai Super Kings
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals
Gujarat Titans
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals
SunRisers Hyderabad
Lucknow Super Giants
Punjab Kings

CSK SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Sameer Rizvi.
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nishant Sindhu
Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni (c), Aravelly Avinash
Bowlers: Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh, Mustafizur Rahman, Prashant Solanki, Shardul Thakur, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Mandal, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

RCB SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Saurav Chauhan
All Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Cameron Green, Swapnil Singh, Mayank Dagar, Manoj Bhandage
Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik
Bowlers: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson

MI SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David
All Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Nabi, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Khamboj
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Gopal, Piyush Chawla, Aakash Madhwal, Luke Wood, Nuwan Thusara, Dilshan Madhushanka, Kumar Kartikeya

DC SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Swastik Chikara, Yash Dhull,
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-Mcgurk, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Sumit Kumar
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Abishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Ricky Bhui, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson, Khaleel Ahmed, Pravin Dubey, Rasikh Dar, Vicky Ostwal

GT SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Wicketkeepers: Mathew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Robin Minz
Batters: Shubman Gill, David Miller (SA), Abhinav Manohar, Kane Williamson, Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darshan Nalkande, Shahrukh Khan
Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Josh Little (IRE), R. Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson

KKR SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, KS Bharat
All Rounders: Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Chetan Sakaria, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain, Vaibhav Arora

RR SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler (ENG), Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Rathore, Donovan Ferreira (SA), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (ENG).
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell (WI), Shubham Dubey.
All-rounders: Ravi Ashwin, Abid Mushtaq.
Bowlers: Trent Boult (NZ), Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Adam Zampa (AUS), Nandre Burger (SA), Avesh Khan.

SRH SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (SA), Rahul Tripathi, Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head (AUS), Anmolpreet Singh.
All-rounders: Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Wicketkeepers: Glenn Phillips (NZ), Upendra Singh Yadav, Heinrich Klaasen (SA).
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen (SA), Pat Cummins (AUS), T. Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Jaydev Unadkat, Akash Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG), Jhathavedh Subramanyan.

LSG SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Batters: Ayush Badoni, Devdutt Padikkal, Ashton Turner
All Rounders: Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, David Willey, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, K. Gowtham, Mohd. Arshad Khan
Wicketkeepers:KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran,
Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan,, Shivam Mavi, M. Siddharth

PBKS SQUAD FOR IPL 2024
Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow (ENG), Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Harpreet Bhatia, Rilee Rossouw (SA), Shashank Singh
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (ENG), Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran (ENG), Sikandar Raza (ZIM), Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes (ENG), Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan
Bowlers: Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada (SA), Nathan Ellis (AUS), Rahul Chahar, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Harshal Patel

With the Chennai Super Kings as the most recent champions in 2023, the IPL has served as a platform for both established stars and up-and-coming talent over the years.

Get ready to explore a world of Indian cuisine that is flavorful, fragrant, and packed with spices.Indian cuisine is ‘truly desi’ because of a few unique qualities.Even though you’ve experienced many different cuisines while traveling the world, there’s nothing quite like Indian food when you’re in the mood for comfort food. So get ready to explore a world of Indian cuisine that is flavorful, fragrant, and packed with spices.

Everybody will enjoy a dish from our collection, which includes both traditional Indian recipes and dishes that are just inspired by Indian flavors!

1. Vegan Butter Cauliflower
2. Gobi Manchurian
3. Mughali Chicken
4. Curried Eggs with Rice
5. Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
6. Samosas
7. Vada Pav
8. Onion Pakoda with Chutney
9. Mango Lassi
10. Kulfi

1. Vegan Butter Cauliflower
This recipe for Indian-style butter cauliflower is a delicious vegan take on the beloved dish, butter chicken. Whatever is more convenient for you, you can cook the cauliflower florets in the oven or an air fryer both without the chicken and without the butter. It took a lot of experimenting to get this recipe just right, and I can’t wait to finally share it with you.
It also happens to be incredibly simple to make, in true fuss-free vegan fashion. To make the sauce, simply put some raw cashews, tomato paste, and spices into a blender. Following that, add two tablespoons of vegan butter, sauté some onion and garlic in a pan, add the sauce, then add the cauliflower florets and simmer for tender.
Serve it up with some rice, naan bread, and a little cilantro, and be prepared for comfort food heaven.

2. Gobi Manchurian
Gobi (cauliflower) manchurian is one of the best party appetizers available. The dry variety is more popular than the gravy one because it’s a versatile snack that can be eaten as an appetizer or as a side dish for supper. A common Indo-Chinese snack or appetizer, gobi manchurian is readily available from street vendors and Indian restaurants alike.

This is just one of the few delectable dishes that are enjoyed in Indian cities and has influences from the Indo-Chinese cuisine. Spring onions and a spicy garlic sauce coat the Gobi Manchurian. Enough of the thick and rich sauce remains to coat the crispy cauliflower.
Many recipes call for corn flour to thicken the gravy; however, using a strong chili garlic sauce can also be helpful. While the Manchurian is simmering, stir in 1 tsp of corn flour and a small amount of water if the sauce seems too thin.

3. Mughlai Chicken
North Indian cuisine is known for its tasty and well-liked Mughlai chicken curry. Rich, smooth, and thick, gravy is made with cashews, almonds, curd, and cream. The gravy is tasty and mildly spicy thanks to the spices and fried onions. A gravy composed of cream, onion-cashew paste, spices, and other ingredients is cooked with marinated chicken.

Not because it takes a long time to prepare or needs a lot of ingredients, but rather because it is rich and a little bit decadent, this Mughlai chicken is a dish best served on special occasions. The mild, thick creaminess of the recipe is largely due to the influence of Central Asian cuisine, which was brought to India under the Mughal dynasty.

4. Curried Eggs with Rice
In no time at all, this delectable dish that pairs hard-boiled eggs with a fragrant Indian sauce can be prepared for lunch. For a filling supper, serve over steamed rice with a dollop of natural yoghurt.
Unlike the curried eggs you use as a sandwich filler, which usually just entail mashing hard boiled eggs with mayo and curry powder, this recipe is for a meal: traditional curried eggs with rice. The easiest thing to quickly prepare that will appeal to the kids as well as yourself is curried eggs and rice. Take care not to use too much curry powder or coriander as a little goes a long way.
Spicy egg curry is typically served as a side dish with rice. Although eggs are a healthful food, eating them plain can get monotonous. So why not give this flavor-packed dish a try for your simple dinner? Using the curry paste adds extra spiciness and speed!

5. Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
It’s time to spice up your weeknight supper routine with some Slow Cooker Butter Chicken! The chicken is juicy and plump, the veggies are subtly concealed, and the rich, creamy sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy without being overbearing.

It tastes just like real Indian food, but you can find all the ingredients at your typical grocery store, and preparing it will only take fifteen minutes or less.This Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe is something you should try if you’ve never had real Indian butter chicken—or Indian food in general!.You need look no further if you need butter chicken for a crowd because this simple crock pot recipe yields a good amount.

This butter chicken is incredibly simple to make in just one pot! Put everything in the slow cooker, turn it on high, and walk away. It really is that easy! The outcome is a rich, flavorful curry and juicy chicken that rivals any restaurant’s offerings.

6. Samosas
The ancient Uzbek city states of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva are where the samsa (or sometimes somsa) originated. Before embarking on a strenuous journey, traders and Silk Road travelers would stock up on this popular street snack.

Does Samosa require an introduction? Not in my opinion! The triangle-shaped, delicate pastry with a filling of spicy potatoes, chicken, or lamb is a favorite snack not just in India but also in a number of other nations. Since samosas and chai are so widely available in India—you can find them at almost every street corner—I’ve always thought of them as a traditional Indian treat.
Every event—parties, business gatherings, get-togethers over chai—will feature samosas! I still make sure to indulge in those samosas from my favorite shop whenever I go home.
A good samosa, in my opinion, should be crispy and, above all, completely devoid of oil.

The filling for samosas is typically a combination of diced and cooked or mashed boiled potato, onions, green peas, lentils, ginger, spices, and green chili. The all-purpose flour used to make samosas is called maida in the area. Depending on the filling, a samosa can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
For added richness, some people also incorporate nuts into the filling, such as raisins and cashews. Once more, an individual decision! The procedure for making samosa is quite straight forward if you want to make these at home.

7. Vada Pav
Vada Pav, also known as fluffy buns or savory and spicy soft dinner rolls, is filled with a crispy-fried potato dumpling fritter known as Batata Vada and flavored with both hot and sweet chutneys. It is a well-liked vegan street food snack in Mumbai and the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dish has a variety of textures, tastes great, is filling, and has many flavors!

Even though it’s one of Mumbai’s most basic street foods, it tastes great. In essence, a vada pav consists of two slices of fluffy dinner rolls topped with sweet, green, and dry garlic chutneys, and batata vada.Dinner rolls are also known as pav, which is Indian for a little loaf or bun of bread. They are available for purchase in Indian bakeries, superstores, and confectionery stores, and are made with whole wheat or all-purpose flour.

8. Onion Pakoda with Chutney
A common deep-fried Indian snack, onion pakoda (also known as onion pakora, kanda bhaji, Indian onion fritters, or pyaz pakora) is made with gram flour along with a mixture of other ingredients and spices. Although there are many variations to this recipe, this one, which uses mint leaves and fennel flavor, was inspired by my own experience. Making tasty onion pakora at home is simple.

A common tea-time snack in North India, especially during the monsoon season, is crispy onion pakoda.It ought to be These onion pakora, which have a crispy exterior and a soft interior, are a household favorite in Indian households. For a tea-time snack, we can enjoy these flavorful and crispy deep-fried onion pakodas paired with our preferred chutney.

9. Mango Lassi
These are a popular beverage at Indian eateries and are simple to prepare at home. There are many different flavors of lassi; some are sweet, some are salty, some contain fruit, and some have mint. Mango lassi is essentially a mango milkshake or smoothie made with yogurt. Either cubed fresh or frozen mango or canned mango pulp can be used. Use a ripe, sweet mango if you’re using fresh.

The Punjab region of Northern India and Eastern Pakistan is the origin of the traditional beverage known as lassie. A lassi is a concoction of yogurt, water, spices, and occasionally fruit. It was believed to have originated circa 1000 BC and possess Ayurvedic healing qualities, promoting mental clarity and soothing the stomach. Lassi were typically consumed post-meal to facilitate digestion.The beverage comes in both sweet and salty varieties, and it was originally served in kulhars, which are clay cups. Before serving, you could spoon an additional dollop of clotted cream on top.

These days, there are a plethora of options, including lassi with chocolate and caramel. In particular, the fruit varieties—like mango lassi—are excellent for keeping cool on hot summer days.
You may need to adjust the amount of honey or sugar in the lassi based on how ripe and sweet your mango is, or if you’re using canned mango pulp that has already been sweetened.
If you have cardamom pods, crush them to extract the seeds, then use a mortar and pestle to grind the seeds.

10. Kulfi
Indian kulfi is a traditional frozen dessert available in a wide variety of unusual flavors. This easy Kulfi recipe only requires a few minutes to prepare and is made with khoya, also known as mawa, which is evaporated milk solids. Enjoy this delightfully simple and tasty treat right now! One of the favorite desserts in our family is kulfi, also known as kulfi ice cream. In India, kulfi is a highly coveted dessert during the sweltering summers. I still recall the kulfi wallah, or kulfi vendor, going door to door while toting a big earthen pot on his head.

We used to beg him to stop and give us kulfi during the sweltering months of April and May. He would slice the kulfi on a large serving leaf after removing them from the molds how environmentally friendly! I also remember lovingly consuming kulfi at Mumbai’s Chowpatty Beach.It is not at all difficult or time-consuming to make this kulfi recipe. Although I have included almonds and pistachios, you are free to alter the flavoring to your preference.

If you’re struggling to get your kids off their devices and outside to play, here’s another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside per day is one of the most important things your children can do to protect their vision.

“We think that outdoor time is the best form of prevention for nearsightedness,” says Dr. Noha Ekdawi, a pediatric ophthalmologist in Wheaton, Ill.

And this is significant because the number of children with nearsightedness, or myopia, is rapidly increasing in the United States and many other parts of the world.

In the United States, 42% of people are myopic, up from 25% in the 1970s. By the age of young adulthood, up to 90% of people in some East Asian countries are myopic.

About 15 years ago, one or two of the children we saw had myopia. However, nowadays, “about 50% of my patients have myopia, which is an incredibly high number.”

Myopia occurs when the eyeball stretches and grows too long, making distant objects appear blurry.

When a child develops myopia, their eyeball continues to stretch, and the condition worsens over time. If they develop high myopia, they are more likely to develop serious eye problems later in life, including retinal detachments, glaucoma, and cataracts. It can even cause blindness.

There are treatments available to help slow the progression of myopia, such as prescription atropine eye drops, special soft disposable contact lenses called MiSight, and hard contacts worn overnight known as orthokeratology (or ortho-K). The most effective approach is to prevent children from developing myopia in the first place.

So, how does spending time outside help?

That’s what Ian Morgan wanted to know. Morgan is a myopia researcher at Australia’s National University. He noticed a few decades ago that myopia rates in East Asia were significantly higher than in Sydney.

He knew from animal studies that light causes the eye to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, which can slow the eyeball’s stretching. “Australians are famous for their outdoor-oriented lifestyle,” he believed. “Maybe there’s a link between getting outside a lot and preventing the development of myopia.”

Morgan’s research piqued the interest of Dr. Pei-Chang Wu, an ophthalmologist in Taiwan. As a retina specialist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Kaohsiung, he had seen the effects of high myopia in patients as young as 10 who had tears in their retina. Some even had retinal detachment, which can cause blindness if not treated promptly.

Wu’s young son was in first grade at the time, and he was concerned about Taiwan’s alarmingly high rates of myopia. By the end of high school, approximately 90% of the teenagers have it. Wu claims that the academic culture in Taiwan’s primary schools did not allow for much outdoor recess. “Many teachers want students to practice their homework during recess,” according to him.

But Wu persuaded his son’s elementary school to increase outdoor time. He also recruited a control school. One year later, his son’s school had half the number of new myopia cases as the other school. “We saw the results – they were very successful,” says Wu.

He conducted additional research at more schools and eventually persuaded Taiwan’s Ministry of Education to encourage all primary schools to send students outside for at least two hours per day, every day. The program began in September 2010. After decades of rising rates, the prevalence of myopia among Taiwanese elementary school students began to fall, from an all-time high of 50% in 2011 to 45.1% in 2015. According to Ian Morgan, this is a significant achievement.

Other studies have found that outdoor time can reduce the likelihood of children developing myopia, even if they do a lot of close work, such as reading or staring at screens, which has also increased dramatically in recent years. Even if a child’s parents have myopia, spending time outside can help.

According to research, children should spend at least two hours per day outside, every day, in order to protect their vision. The younger you intervene, the better.

“To me, it’s like: eat your vegetables. “You need to spend time outside,” Ekdawi says.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s sunny or cloudy, or what the kids are doing. “You can go to the park, ride your bike, sit in a tree, or walk your dog. “All these things matter,” she says.

If you’re concerned about leaving time for homework, Ekdawi recommends having kids do it outside. All that matters is that they are outside.

Many female IAS officers in India have passed the most difficult examination and become role models for aspiring female IAS officers. The Union Public Service Commission is always going above and beyond to get more and more women to take the UPSC examination. UPSC also waives the application fee for the Prelims and Mains exams in an effort to encourage female students.

According to a report released by the Trivedi Centre for Political Data, women made up only 13% of the 11,569 IAS officers recruited between 1951 and 2020, or just one-third of all IAS recruits in the nation.

The effect that family expectations have on women, including IAS officers, is one factor that is frequently overlooked. Several women officers have noted that they bear a double burden in juggling their roles as wives and mothers with their professional obligations. Their careers may suffer as a result of this added pressure. As a result, instead of choosing jobs that might demand a larger commitment and time commitment, many female officers prefer to look for “softer postings” that provide more flexibility and free time.

Female IAS officers are not restricted by a specific standard dress code when it comes to attire. On official occasions, they must wear formal attire; on other business days or at other events, they may wear casual clothes.

1. Anna Rajam Malhotra

Anna Rajam Malhotra, who was a part of the 1951 batch, is the first female IAS officer in India. For her exceptional contributions, she was given the coveted Padma Bhushan award.She was particularly important in the establishment of Nhava Sheva, the first computerized port in India, which is situated in Mumbai.

She also has the distinction of being the first Malayali woman to work in the central government as a secretary.Her significant and wide-ranging contributions have had a long-lasting effect on India’s administrative environment..

She made a major contribution when she founded the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), which is situated close to Mumbai. As part of her deputation in the Central government, Anna Rajam Malhotra took on the role of chairperson during the project’s execution.

Padma Bhushan bestowed an honor upon Anna.She is the first Malayali woman to hold a secretarial position in the central government and was instrumental in creating Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, the first computerized port in India. Working under seven chief ministers, Anna Rajam was intimately connected to both Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi during the Asiad Project.

2. Preeti Sudan

The accomplished female IAS officer Preeti Sudan, a 1983 batch member, was trained in the Andhra cadre. She held important positions at the state and federal levels during her career, including Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defense and Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, where she oversaw duties in disaster management and tourism.

Preeti Sudan held positions in the government as well as a consultant position at the World Bank. Notably, she was instrumental in assisting in the creation and execution of important programs such as the National Health Policy and the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a government initiative that aims to give free secondary and tertiary health coverage to 40% of India’s most vulnerable citizens.

The goal of these initiatives is to provide medical assistance to the nation’s underprivileged and destitute citizens. IAS officer Preeti Sudan, a woman, was trained in the Andhra cadre and belongs to the 1983 batch. She held a number of significant roles at the state and federal levels, including posts in disaster management and tourism as well as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defense. Preeti also held the position of Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution in the past.

Initiating two significant national flagship programs, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and Ayushman Bharat, in addition to legislation on the National Medical Commission, Allied Health Professionals Commission, and the ban on e-cigarettes, are among her noteworthy contributions.

She was a consultant at the World Bank.Preeti Sudan backed the development and execution of the National Health Policy, or Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a government initiative that intends to give the bottom 40% of India’s impoverished and defenseless citizens free secondary and tertiary health coverage.

3. Aruna Sundararajan

Ms. Sundararajan is another high-ranking official in the Indian Administrative Service. She is a former female IAS officer from the Kerala Cadre’s 1982 batch. During her life, Aruna is credited with obtaining numerous significant roles, one of which is Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

She had conceived and led the Akshaya project, which began in the rural district of Malappuram, Kerala, India, and later spread to the entire state, as the state’s first IT Secretary. The largest e-literacy initiative of its kind, Akshaya trained over a million people in fundamental digital skills through a campaign-style approach. Additionally, Akshaya sparked the emergence of one of the world’s biggest known rural wireless networks powered by Internet Protocol (IP).

In her capacity as Chair of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), she oversaw the reshaping of policies pertaining to the telecom industry. Ms. Sundararajan’s contributions to the field of e-governance have had a major impact on India’s digital revolution.

In 2009, India Today recognized Ms. Sundararajanan as one of the top professional women achievers; in August of 2012, Forbes Business Magazine did the same. Additionally, the US-India Business Council presented her with the 2017 USIBC Transformative Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding public service and dedication to advancing U.S.-India cooperation and Digital India.

4. Smita Sabharwal

Smita Sabharwal is reportedly the youngest woman to be appointed as an IAS officer in India. She is also, remarkably, the most recent officer to be appointed to a post in the Chief Minister’s office. IAS officer Smita Sabharwal, a woman, was assigned to the Telangana cadre in the 2001 batch. She is referred to as The People’s Officer because she involves people in solving problems that affect citizens. She was appointed to the Chief Minister’s Office as the first female IAS Officer.

The first female IAS officer to hold the office of chief minister was Smita Sabharwal. She currently serves as both the secretary of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department (Mission Bhagiratha Department) and the secretary to the Telangana Chief Minister.

While serving as a municipal commissioner in Warangal, she launched the “Fund your City” program, which allowed for the creation of numerous public utilities through public-private partnerships (PPP), including traffic junctions, foot overbridges, bus stops, and parks. She later worked in Visakhapatnam as the Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes.

5. Shweta Agarwal

Shweta Agarwal is regarded as the most creative female IAS officer, with ideas that are wholly original. She was a West Bengali and a member of the 2016 batch. She was in favor of the implementation of various programs, including the Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

She attended the St. Joseph Convent School and finished her graduate studies in economics at Kolkata’s St. Xavier’s College. She received a first-class diploma. Even at her graduation, Sweta placed in the top 15 positions. She then pursued an MBA post-graduation and was able to secure a job with Deloitte in the corporate sector.

Because of her diligence, the daughter of a grocery seller passed the UPSC Civil Services exam and went on to become an IAS officer. Ms. Agarwal wanted to give it another go even though she had passed the exam on her first attempt in 2014 with an AIR-497, which allowed her to join the Indian Revenue Service. After her second attempt in 2015, she was able to obtain her AIR-141, allowing her to realize her long-held dream of joining the IPS and dressing in khaki. Though content, her focus was on IAS. She made the decision to try again as a result. Shweta Agarwal scored 19th in the 2016 UPSC Civil Services Exam.

She was instrumental in the successful implementation of the latter plan, which helped to preserve water in the State. Shweta Agarwal received recognition and commendation for her excellent work, as well as the Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Service.

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The Greatest Yoga Poses for People with Diabetes

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Yoga has emerged as one of the most adaptable workout styles worldwide. Among its many advantages are enhanced strength, flexibility, and mental well-being. 1. Both people with diabetes who have just been diagnosed and those who have had the disease for a long time can benefit greatly from yoga’s ability to help them take charge of their health. Yoga is for everyone, with a variety of poses that can accommodate the most inexperienced practitioner all the way up to the most experienced one!

What is the benefit of yoga for diabetes?

As an exercise, it can improve insulin sensitivity in the cells and help regulate blood sugar. Furthermore, yoga improves blood circulation and reduces stress, both of which are significant contributors to the symptoms of diabetes. Since there are many online classes and guides available on yoga poses for diabetes, it is also simple to get started.

What is the number of yoga poses that help with diabetes management? There are 84 known asanas, and each one contributes in some way to managing diabetes and enhancing general health. Examples of these asanas are:

1) Surya Namaskar

Surya Namaskar, also referred to as the sun salutation, is one of the world’s most extensive movement exercises. After 20 minutes of this pose, your heart rate will rise and you will lose weight, which will lower your blood sugar and improve your sensitivity to insulin.2. This pose, which increases blood circulation and strengthens and stretches the entire body, is among the top 10 yoga poses for beating diabetes.

2) Viparita Karani

Known by another name, legs up the wall, this is one of the most well-liked yoga poses that is suggested for managing diabetes. The fact that it is easy to do and only needs a wall is the reason. The Viparita Karani asana enhances blood circulation, eases mental tension, promotes better digestion, and increases energy levels.

Similar to Surya Namaskar for diabetes, this asana facilitates better blood sugar regulation, which enhances general health and effectively manages diabetes symptoms.

3) Halasana

The plough pose, or halasana, engages a variety of body muscles. Your spine, hamstrings, and shoulders all get stronger with this exercise.

Start with Salamba Sarvangasana, also known as the supported shoulder stand, if you are unable to perform this pose immediately. You can progressively work on completing the entire Halasana once you can stay balanced while performing the shoulder stand.

4) Ardha Matsyendrasana

The lord of the half-fish pose or the sitting half spinal twist are other names for this sitting position. Although it is a fairly simple asana, you will need to exert a small amount of self-control. Your hips, chest, and spine will all benefit from this pose’s increased flexibility and strength. It can help lower blood sugar and stimulate the abdominal organs. This pose also has the added benefit of helping with digestion.

5) Shavasana or Savasana

This yoga pose, also known as the corpse pose, is a way to practice resting within your practice. One of the top 10 yoga poses for beating diabetes, the pose emphasizes rest and releases your body from the effects of stress.3. The savasana pose’s practice of stillness aids in easing the tension and stress that typically accumulates during a workout.

It’s crucial to practice yoga correctly and with the asanas that best meet your personal health requirements. It is crucial to practice regularly, no matter what time of day it is—morning, evening, or late at night. Schedule your sessions to cover a variety of asanas over the course of the week, and allow adequate time for recovery in between. For more clarity, you should always speak with a yoga specialist.

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Acidity Problems? Home Remedies That Can Help

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Acid reflux, also referred to as acidity, is a disorder where stomach acids or bile reflux back into our food pipe or oesophagus, irritating it. This causes our chest to burn, which is the most typical sign of acidity. Acidity, also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a medical condition in which stomach acid escapes the stomach and re-enters the esophagus, producing heartburn, or a burning sensation in the chest. This happens when the muscles that form the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) weaken or are injured, allowing stomach acid to reflux back into the esophagus. Comprehending the origins and manifestations of acidity is crucial for efficient management.

Prolonged acidity in the stomach can cause major side effects like esophagitis, stomach ulcers, and even stomach cancer if it is not treated. Therefore, if you have severe or ongoing symptoms of acidity, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Symptoms of Acidity Are:

Pain and burning sensation in the chest, stomach or throat Flatulence or Gas Indigestion Bad Breath Constipation Nausea or feeling of vomiting Heaviness in the stomach after eating Frequent burps Regurgitation of undigested food coming back in our mouth

Acidity’s Common Causes:

Overindulging in food eating irregular hours or not eating at all Bad eating habits, such as consuming excessive amounts of tea, coffee, cold beverages, junk food, spicy, or oily food, etc. stomach conditions such as GERD (gastric reflux disease) and ulcers. a poor lifestyle that includes excessive stress, sleep deprivation, smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.

Home Remedies for Acidity:

1. Fennel or Saunf
One teaspoon of fennel powder, taken with a glass of warm water, helps improve digestion and relieve the symptoms of acidity, including bloating and heartburn.

2. Black Cumin Seeds
To relieve acidity, either chew on cumin seeds directly or boil one teaspoon of them in a glass of water and drink it. Black cumin seeds protect the stomach. They work well to lessen and avoid acidity as well as the symptoms that go along with it, such as pain, nausea, bloating, constipation, and heartburn.

3. Cloves
To eliminate acidity and all of its symptoms—including nausea, indigestion, flatulence, and irritability in the stomach—suck a piece of clove.

4. Lukewarm Water
Acid reflux can be relieved by drinking a glass of warm water to calm the stomach and ease into sleep at night.

5. Cardamom
Chewing one cardamom pod daily enhances digestion and reduces acidity and flatulence.

6.Almonds
Rich in nutrients and fiber, almonds can absorb acid and potentially lower the risk of heartburn. Almonds’ nutritional profile is self-evident, despite the lack of strong clinical evidence to support it. More broadly, problems with acidity are also related to hunger and nutrition. Given their high nutritional content, almonds can aid in the regulation of these variables.

7. Jaggery
Magnesium and potassium are both present in jaggery. Potassium is necessary to keep the pH in check and to encourage the lining of the stomach to produce mucus. This lessens your symptoms and avoids an acid overload. You need magnesium to keep your digestive system healthy and strong, which lowers your risk of acid reflux and other digestive problems.

8. Mint Leaves
Mint leaves have a cooling effect on your entire body in addition to helping with digestion. Mint leaves are an easy yet sophisticated way to combat acid reflux for both short-term and long-term relief.

9. Buttermilk
Buttermilk’s lactic acid has a calming effect and balances the stomach’s acidity. Having a glass of buttermilk with coriander and black pepper on top helps to quickly relieve our acidity symptoms.

10. Ginger
Ginger tea or raw ginger chews help avoid acidity and its symptoms. It facilitates digestion as well.

11. Banana
Eating bananas relieves acid reflux and balances stomach acid. Banana and milk combined are effective at reducing excessive acid production.

12. Papaya
Papaya relieves acidity and lowers the production of gastric acid. The papain enzyme found in papaya is the cause of this effect.

13. Ajwain
Flatulence and acidity can be relieved by consuming ajwain. It works wonders as an anti-acidic and aids in digestion.

14. Cold Milk
Reducing acidity is as simple as drinking a glass of cold milk.

15. Baking Soda
Take 1/2 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 cup water to relieve acid reflux and heartburn quickly.

16. Turmeric
Our diets become less acidic and relieve heartburn when we incorporate turmeric.

17. Sleeping on your left side
You can always try some non-food related strategies, like sleeping on your left side, if the previously mentioned food-related advice doesn’t work for you. This strategy for managing acidity has a lot to do with anatomy. Lying on our left side indicates that the lower oesophageal sphincter is above the level of stomach acid because the oesophagus enters the stomach from the right side. This sphincter is covered by stomach acid when you lie on your right side, which raises the possibility of acid reflux.

18. Chewing gum can help lower acidity because it contains bicarbonate, which can neutralize acid and prevent reflux, according to some studies. Although more thorough research is needed to confirm this finding, chewing gum can also increase saliva production, which aids in oesophageal clearance.

Not everyone will benefit from these remedies, so it’s best to speak with a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment if you suffer from severe or chronic acidity.

Modifications to Lifestyle to Control Acidity

Aside from dietary adjustments, some lifestyle changes can also help control acidity and stop symptoms from getting worse. Continue to be active and partake in any kind of exercise, such as dancing, swimming, cycling, or your preferred sport. swapping out big meals for smaller ones more often Refraining from falling asleep or reclining right away after eating Eat in moderation and make sure to thoroughly chew your food. Avoid falling asleep right away after eating. If you are obese or overweight, lose weight. Raising the bed’s head to avoid acidity at night Refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking.

Avoid Acidity-Triggering Foods, such as: Highly Spicy and Oily Foods Coffee, tea, and cold beverages raw garlic and onions Citrus fruits, such as kiwis, oranges, and lemons taters junk food, etc.

Finally, controlling acidity is essential for preserving gut health in general and avoiding problems. You can effectively manage acidity symptoms and enhance your quality of life by incorporating home remedies for acidity, changing your diet and lifestyle, and getting medical help when needed.

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7 Vital Advices for Infants and Toddlers on Dental Health

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We are all aware of how crucial dental health is for humans, but what about baby teeth? Your child’s jaws already contain baby teeth from birth. According to dentists, dental and gum care should start even before a baby tooth erupts. Establishing a healthy oral hygiene regimen for your kids from an early age is crucial. When teeth are not taken care of, they can develop cavities or tooth decay. Plaque is the cause of cavities (plak). A dangerous layer of bacteria called plaque builds up on teeth. The bacteria create acids when your child consumes sugar-containing food or medications. Cavities develop in teeth as a result of these acids’ damage. Compared to adult teeth, baby teeth experience cavities more quickly.

Here are a few dental health tips to help toddlers grow elegant, healthy smiles.

1. For babies, breastfeeding is ideal.

Breast milk or infant formula is your baby’s only source of nutrition for the first six months of their life. You should take your baby off the breast or bottle as soon as they are done eating. For a baby, breastmilk is the ideal food. It has the ideal balance of nutrients. Additionally, it is kind to your baby’s developing intestines, stomach, and other body systems. It is advised that you breastfeed your child for at least one to two years after your baby is six months old. After that, you can start feeding them solid foods.

2. Avoid swaying your kid to sleep with a bottle.

Some of the milk from a bottle stays in the mouth and on the teeth of babies who use it to fall asleep. It is advised that they not take the bottle to bed as this can lead to tooth decay and raise the risk of choking and ear infections.If your child drinks from a bottle before bed, there’s a chance that milk will collect in their mouth and around their teeth at night, which can lead to tooth decay. This remains true even if your infant wakes up during a bottle-fed nap.

Avoid giving your infant bottle feedings when she is lying on her back. Lying down puts her at greater risk of choking and lets milk get into her eustachian tubes, which could lead to an infection in her middle ear. To trigger the rooting reflex during the initial weeks of life, you might need to gently touch her nipple to her cheek.

3. Plain milk is another nutritious beverage option.

A good source of calcium that promotes healthy, strong teeth is milk. Infants under the age of two years old can drink plain, full-fat cow’s milk, but babies under the age of twelve months should be fed breast milk or infant formula.Low-fat milk is appropriate after two years of age. Be aware that some flavor-infused milk contains added sugar, which can lead to dental decay.
The risk of dental decay can be raised by fruit juice and sugary beverages. It’s important to remember that fruit juice labeled as having “no added sugar” still contains natural sugar, which can corrode teeth. Additionally, the acids in diet soft drinks can harm teeth.

Soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks, cordials, tea drinks, fruit drinks, and energy drinks are examples of sweet beverages that should be avoided. Fresh fruit is a better option than fruit juice and sugary drinks. It is more satisfying than juice and offers the same nutrients along with fiber.

4. The best beverage for your toddler is water.

Make sure your toddler drinks tap water throughout the day as it should be their preferred beverage. Before drinking, tap water for infants younger than a year old should be boiled and cooled. The most crucial dental health advice for toddlers is to drink tap water all day long.

Fluoridated tap water helps prevent tooth decay because it is mostly fluoridated. The majority of bottled water purchased from stores, however, is devoid of fluoride.

5. Young children don’t require fruit juice or other sugary beverages.

It is not advisable to give fruit juice or sugary drinks to children younger than a year old as they may lead to dental cavities. It’s important to remember that fruit juice labeled as having “no added sugar” still contains natural sugar, which can corrode teeth. Additionally, the acids in diet soft drinks can harm teeth. Soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks, cordials, tea drinks, fruit drinks, and energy drinks are examples of sweet beverages that should be avoided.

6. Having a healthy diet is essential for maintaining dental health.

Every day, eat a broad range of nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains and cereals, lean meat, fish, and eggs. Our bodies receive vital vitamins and nutrients from fruits and vegetables. On the other hand, dairy products like cheese, yoghurt, and milk are great sources of calcium, which is beneficial for teeth. Selecting dairy products without added sugar is advised.

Given the prevalence of sugar-filled common foods and snacks, it’s critical to set a good example for your kids by eating healthily yourself. This is a result of the fact that they observe their parents and other family members to learn about food. Children should start eating a wide range of healthful foods at the age of twelve months, just like the rest of the family.’s diet. Children pick up eating habits from watching their parents and other family members, so it’s critical to lead by example and establish wholesome routines.

The fact that babies don’t prefer sweetness is another fascinating fact. Since many everyday foods contain sugar, when people regularly eat and drink sweet things, they actually grow accustomed to it.

7. As soon as your baby’s teeth erupt, begin brushing them.

As soon as your baby’s teeth erupt, you can start brushing and wiping them with a small toothbrush and water. When your child is 18 months old, you can start brushing their teeth with a pea-sized amount of low-fluoride toothpaste. After brushing, make sure they spit out the toothpaste, but do not rinse. Do not replace a baby tooth that your child knocks out. The adult tooth beneath the gum line may be harmed by this. Consult your dentist right away if an adult tooth is broken or knocked out.

Until they are 7- 8 years old, children will require the assistance of an adult to brush their teeth and gums twice a day.

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Acupressure therapy was known in India even 5000 years ago. Unfortunately, it was not preserved properly and went to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in the form of acupuncture. From Sri Lanka, this therapy was taken to China and Japan by Buddhist monks or nomadic Aryans, and at present, China is teaching Acupuncture to the world.

This therapy was known to the Red Indians way back in the sixteenth century. In the twentieth century, research has been made in the U.S.A., which has contributed greatly to the development of this therapy. It is practiced by many allopathic and naturopathic doctors. Now, the World Health Organization, too, has paid attention to this simple and easy therapy.

The word acupressure’ is related to ‘acupuncture’. ‘Acu’ means a needle, and ‘puncture’ means to ‘pierce’. Acupuncture is the art of treating diseases by piercing specific points in the body. Acupressure means the art of treating diseases by applying pressure to specific points with the help of one’s thumb or unpointed things.

Principle: As our body consists of five basic elements

• Water
• Fire
• Air
• space
• Wood/Earth

These five elements are controlled by the electricity of the body, known in the West as bio-electricity. The current of electricity. ‘Chetana’, comes from this non-changeable life battery.

This battery was installed in our body at the time of conception. The white, dazzling light generated by this battery can be seen in the middle of one’s forehead with eyes closed through certain Yogic methods. Many people, including myself, have seen this light.

Out of this battery, electric current (‘aci’) passes through the body through the lines shown in Fig. 38. These lines, known as ‘Meridians’, start from the tip of each finger of the right hand, go all over the body, and end in the toes of the right foot, as well as on the left side.

So long as this current of electricity flows properly in the body, the body remains fit and healthy. If, for any reason, this current does not reach any part of the body, there is malfunctioning of that part accompanied by pain. In some cases, if not attended to in time, it may invite illness. So, if the current is properly sent to the affected parts, the pain, if any, would subside, and the disease of malfunctioning in that part would be cured.

Thus, acupressure is the science of nature that teaches us to cure diseases through the in-built mechanism of the body—the technique of how to send the current to all the desired parts of the body.

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Numerous feminists, governments, national and international organizations, and non-governmental organizations have taken up the cause of women’s health. Advocates for health and medical research, most notably the Society for Women’s Health Research in the United States, define women’s health to encompass areas where biological sex differences exist between men and women, rather than just issues pertaining to human anatomy. In addition to biological factors, women’s health is influenced by social factors like work, family responsibilities, and poverty.

Numerous prevalent health problems among women impact their physical and mental well-being. It appears that diseases affect men and women equally, though some diseases affect women differently. Likewise, these female problems are undiagnosed, whereas most of the drug trials are only a part of the male body.

What then are the factors influencing the health of Indian women?

In India, a woman’s social and cultural background have a direct impact on her health. A woman’s education, tolerance, domestic violence, and other factors are among them. These are a few of the factors that weaken women and cause them to have inferior health.

Some of the other causes of women’s poor health are:

Regular pregnancies
Inadequate dietary intake
Menopause
Unbalanced ratio of men to women
Physical abuse
Discrimination in the community
Breakdown of a relationship

The aforementioned variables may have a negative impact on women, resulting in various health problems for them. The issues that affect women may even last a lifetime if they worsen. These are emotional issues that affect the female individually as well as the entire family.

Let’s look at the list of typical issues faced by women below and see how you or a loved one can resolve them:

Some Common Women’s Health Issues in India:

1. Anxiety and Depression:

In India, more people are coming out to discuss their issues, and depression is gradually being acknowledged as a legitimate illness with symptoms and a treatment plan. This is encouraging the disease’s treatment. Indian women experience severe physical and psychological trauma because they are more deeply involved in family matters. When compared to men, the condition’s burden is measured to be 50% higher. It’s no less than a disability that women endure this daily anxiety for extended periods of time, sometimes even a lifetime.

Women’s moods and mental health are significant in many facets of their lives. Relationships, self-worth, productivity at work, and even physical health may be impacted. Studies have indicated potential associations between specific mental health disorders and medical conditions like heart disease and gastrointestinal problems.

Understand why? It is a natural reaction to the heavy weight of ongoing concern for family matters or life’s problems. One of the main causes of the imbalance in the chemistry of your brain may be stress. Hormonal imbalances, any traumatic experience, and physical tension are additional causes. Your condition will improve with exercise, yoga, meditation, or talking to your loved ones about your problems. A mentor may also be beneficial.

2. Breast and Cervical cancers:

Cervical and breast cancers are two of the most prevalent cancers that strike women. Early detection of these two cancers is essential to maintaining women’s health and longevity. According to the most recent statistics available worldwide, approximately 500,000 women lose their lives to breast cancer and 500,000 to cervical cancer annually. In low- and middle-income nations, where screening, prevention, and treatment are essentially nonexistent, vaccination against the human papilloma virus is necessary and accounts for the great majority of these deaths.

The most common cancer among Indian women is breast cancer. According to data, one Indian woman receives a cancer diagnosis every four minutes; cases can be found in both rural and urban areas. While 50% of cases struggle in the third or fourth stage, it is typically nearly impossible to cure in the later stages. Moreover, about 60% of Indian women who develop breast cancer go on to survive the disease.

Understand why? The disease is caused by harm to a cell’s DNA, and it is most likely inherited from the mother. Medical professionals can use mammograms (breast X-rays) and MRIs to find cancer. Doctors use the lumpectomy technique to remove the tumor in cases of breast cancer. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the breast completely—a procedure known as a “complete mastectomy.”

Women are recommended to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight as a precaution. The risk rises for women who turn thirty.

3. Maternity Care:

In India, where maternal care is still in its infancy, there is a high risk of infection and pregnancy-related complications. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the full nine months of pregnancy is part of maternal care. Huge advancements in prenatal and postpartum care over the past century are now helping a lot of women. However, not everyone benefits from them, and in 2013, pregnancy and childbirth-related complications claimed the lives of nearly 300,000 women. If family planning and other relatively basic services had been available, the majority of these deaths would have been avoidable.

Future income gaps for mothers and their offspring are a result of poor maternal health. In addition to having a negative impact on a child’s health, poor maternal health also makes it more difficult for a woman to engage in economic activities.

4. Overweightness:

Overweight and obesity are conditions that are influenced by lifestyle choices and diet. Among the most popular ones are eating a lot of fast food or processed food, which is heavy in sugar and fat. consuming excessive amounts of alcohol—alcohol is high in calories.

It’s interesting to note that 23% of Indian women, spanning all income brackets, are either obese or overweight. Obese women are more likely to develop diabetes and heart problems. The situation affects both developed and developing countries worldwide and is not just confined to India.

Know Why?: It affects women primarily because of polycystic ovarian syndrome, but it can also occur for a variety of other reasons, including genetics, drugs, illnesses, diet, etc.

A person’s height to weight ratio is usually calculated to determine their Body Mass Index, which is used to screen for obesity. You can certainly lose weight if you are obese. Try doing aerobic workouts and eating a balanced diet. Join a fitness facility as well to maintain your motivation for your well-being.

5. Diabetes:

‍According to recently released data, middle-aged women with diabetes are found in over 250 districts in India. Diabetes was never considered a given in the context of women’s health, and as a result, the risk keeps rising. The living body is aware of the condition, but it does not take the appropriate precautionary measures.

Know Why? It’s generally a metabolic disorder that develops as you age and is brought on by your body’s inability to produce enough insulin. There are several tests available to determine a person’s level of diabetes, including the A1c test and the fasting plasma glucose test. The two main lifestyle changes you can make to take control of your health are changing your eating and exercise habits.

6. Bone loss:

Women who have this condition run the risk of having easily fractured bones because they become weak and fragile. The mismatch between the old and new bones is the main factor. Like heart disease, it primarily affects the elderly and is more common in women than in men.

Understand why? The hormone estrogen plays a major role in determining bone density, which decreases significantly following menopause in women and causes bone weakening. The condition is frequently caused by aging, genetics, vitamin deficiencies, calcium deficiencies, and other factors. Physicians can advise you to exercise and prescribe vitamins and calcium supplements to help improve your health.

Every woman must pay close attention to the symptoms of women’s health issues; an active self-evaluation will help them lower their risk of illness. More significantly, getting a physical examination at least once a year is strongly recommended. The inventiveness will aid in the early detection of any disease and the removal of any significant risk.

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Organic food is produced using only natural ingredients in farming practices. This entails staying away from GMOs, hormones, antibiotics, and artificial chemicals of any kind. Organic farming practices involve feeding animals with organic supplies instead of synthetic growth hormones or antibiotics. Together with the standard assortment of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats, store shelves are now crammed with organic snacks and cereals. Due to rising health consciousness and increased consideration for ethical issues, there is a growing market for organic food these days.

There are four types of organic food labels:
Made with Organic (if the product contains at least 70% organic produce),
100% Organic
Organic (if the product contains at least 95% organic produce)
Specific Organic ingredients (if the product contains less than 70% organic produce).

Crops grown organically may contain higher levels of antioxidants, certain vitamins, and minerals, and less nitrate. More omega-3 fatty acids can be found in meat and dairy products that are organic.

Organic Food Examples
Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and grapes.
Fruits such as apples, pears, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and kiwis.
Grains such as wheat, rice, barley, oats and corn
Dairy such as milk and milk products such as cheese and yogurt.

Produce that is organic has less pesticides in it. In conventional agriculture, chemicals like synthetic fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides are frequently used, and their residues end up on and in our food. Because organic food doesn’t contain preservatives to extend its shelf life, it is frequently fresher. Sometimes (but not always, so be careful where you buy it) smaller farms are the source of organic produce, which is grown closer to the point of sale. Environmental benefits are generally greater with organic farming. Organic agricultural methods have the potential to decrease pollution, preserve water, lessen soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and consume less energy. Growing food without using artificial pesticides benefits the surrounding wildlife, birds, and residential areas.

Numerous benefits of consuming Organic food:

Chemical-free
Organic farmers are prohibited from using artificial fertilizers, chemical additives, or preservatives in their produce, in contrast to conventional farmers. As a result, there are no harmful chemical residues in the food you eat. Additionally, harmful pesticides that could endanger your health are not a threat to you. To promote crop growth, organic farmers employ organic materials like compost, manure, feather meal, or blood meal in place of chemical fertilizers.

Environmental Kindliness
Sustainable farming methods and animal welfare can be advanced through organic farming, which also benefits our declining environment. It is less problematic for the soil and atmosphere and has a better environmental impact because it does not follow the principle of growing larger crops. They save water for future generations as well. Crop diversity has increased on organic farms.

Rich Nutritious Content
Organic products have a higher concentration of minerals than those produced by conventional farming. Increased soil potency and benefits result from organic farming. You therefore receive these advantages each time you consume these goods.

No Hydrogenated Fat
Forget about heart disease and eat organic! Yes, there is no hydrogenated fat in produce that is organic. Thus, your chance of developing heart-related conditions is decreased. Because of its high antioxidant content, it also equips you to handle the demands of busy schedules.

Drawbacks of eating Organic food:

Exorbitant Costs

Produce yields are typically lower in organic farming because synthetic fertilizers are not used. They are therefore typically more expensive than non-organic food. Organic farming even has higher overhead costs. These all add up to make them more expensive for you.

Quick Spoils

The most concerning information about organic food is this. It disappears from the shelves pretty quickly. In actuality, no artificial preservatives or radiation are used in the production of organic food. Because of this, they often spoil more quickly than processed, non-organic food.

Difficult To Locate

Organic food may not always be available in your local store. The main cause of this restricted availability is that organic farming is not feasible in any area. As organic food has a shorter shelf life, you can’t always count on getting it from remote locations where organic farming is practiced.

GMO-free food is organic. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) or genetically engineered (GE) foods are plants whose DNA has been changed in ways not possible through conventional crossbreeding or natural selection, usually to produce an insecticide or to make them resistant to pesticides. Food grown organically is frequently more expensive than food grown conventionally. However, you could be able to buy organic food and stick to your food budget if you make some priorities.

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